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When did you realize you were really in labor?
Saturday night (the night before I delivered the next day) My contractions became more intense and were closer together.
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What was the most challenging thing about going natural?
Lol the pain, of course!
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What was the most helpful thing you did to prepare for childbirth?
I read a lot and watched videos of natural births. My birth was a VBAC so I researched that as well. I also hired a doula.
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What surprised you about your birth?
I was surprised at how fast she came after they checked me at the hospital. It was about an hour later that she was born. When they checked me, I was at 5cm. 5cm to being born in an hour. Wow!
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Be prepared. It will hurt but it is definitely worth it. Recovery is better and much quicker.
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What pain relief strategies worked best?
Breathing and being on my hands and knees worked best for pain relief, but there was definitely still A LOT of pain. ?
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What position did you end up delivering in?
I delivered my daughter on the floor on my hands and knees.
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How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?
Absolutely amazing ??❤️❤️
Holding my new daughter for the first time was the best feeling I could have.
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What advice can you give to other mamas who want to go natural?
Be prepared. It will hurt but it is definitely worth it. Recovery is better and much quicker.
